JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have seemingly confirmed their romance with several recent affectionate moments. The confirmation comes after the pair spent weeks denying they were anything more than platonic pals. While the romance doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, it seems a couple of people are pretty annoyed by it. Kath Ebbs, who previously dated Siwa, and Olivia Attwood, who Hughes romanced after their appearance on Love Island, commented on the big news. Attwood took a particularly cruel swipe at the new couple, suggesting Hughes might have ulterior motives.

How did JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes meet?

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes met earlier this year when they competed on Season 24 of Celebrity Big Brother UK. Siwa, a 22-year-old American entertainer, and Hughes, a 32-year-old British reality TV star, bonded quickly. The duo were incredibly affectionate during filming, with most viewers assuming romance had blossomed between them. They continued spending time together after the season wrapped up.

Before filming began, Siwa was in a relationship with Australian content creator Kath Ebbs. Siwa split from Ebbs at the show’s wrap party, with Ebbs speaking openly about how poorly Siwa treated them. Hughes was not romantically linked to anyone when he signed on for Celebrity Big Brother.

After the show, Siwa and Hughes continued to spend time together. Still, they refused to confirm a romance. Things seemed to have escalated in recent days, though. They were seen vacationing in Mexico, looking extra cozy. The duo was spotted kissing while in a resort pool. Both Siwa and Hughes shared sweet snaps of each other on Instagram. It seems the relationship is pretty official.

Olivia Attwood takes a swipe at the couple

Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have spoken openly about their bond. Their connection was obvious on Celebrity Big Brother. Siwa even suggested that Hughes was her soulmate. Siwa’s ex, Kath Ebbs, thought the connection was so apparent that they were certain Siwa ended their relationship because of her feelings for Hughes. Despite all that, not everyone is convinced that Siwa and Hughes have a special love connection.

Shortly after photos of Siwa and Hughes canoodling hit social media, Olivia Attwood spoke out. In a TikTok comment, Atwood said, “She’s really famous,” when asked what she thought of the relationship. Attwood seems to be suggesting that she doesn’t think Hughes’ feelings are genuine and that he is using Siwa’s fame to further his own career.

Attwood isn’t the only person who has commented on the romance. Kath Ebbs didn’t comment directly on Siwa moving on, but they did reference the breakup in a new social media post, suggesting they might still be struggling with the abrupt end of the relationship. Hughes and Siwa’s apparent joy appears to have made things worse for Ebbs.